Ukrainian Alexander Usyk is recognized as the best boxer of 2018 according to the world Boxing Association (WBA), according to the website of the organization.
After victories over the Latvian mairis Briedis by Russians by Murat Gassiev he became the owner of the Cup of Muhammad Ali and the absolute world champion in the first heavy weight, and later defeated the British Tony Bellew and defended titles.
In women's Boxing the best athlete of the year WBA called Irish Katie Taylor.